Teens Lani and Dane Winter and their ten year old brother Matthew are joined by their cousin Amy and good friend, the 'rodeo boy', Brandon, as they explore the Sunhaven Hills on their horses, searching for signs of the Min Min lights. When the criminals find them, the Outback Riders use all their skills, intelligence, and resilience to escape from the clutches of the violent men. The men underestimate the magic of the outback, the power of the Min Min lights, and the abilities of the five young riders..